# Yonny Chirinos

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{{short description|Venezuelan baseball player (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{family name hatnote|Chirinos|Mejias|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name         = Yonny Chirinos
|image        = YonnyChirinos profile pic.jpg
|caption      = Chirinos with the Tampa Bay Rays
|team         = LG Twins
|number       = 46
|position     = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher)
|birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1993|12|26}}
|birth_place  = Bachaquero, [Venezuela](/source/Venezuela)
|bats         = Right
|throws       = Right
|debutleague  = MLB
|debutdate    = April 1
|debutyear    = 2018
|debutteam    = Tampa Bay Rays
|debut2league  = KBO
|debut2date    = March 22
|debut2year    = 2025
|debut2team    = LG Twins
|statyear     = 2024 season
|statleague   = MLB
|stat1label   = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching))
|stat1value   = 20–17
|stat2label   = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average)
|stat2value   = 4.22
|stat3label   = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s
|stat3value   = 283
|stat2year     = 2025 season
|stat2league   = KBO
|stat21label   = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching))
|stat21value   = 13–6
|stat22label   = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average)
|stat22value   = 3.31
|stat23label   = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s
|stat23value   = 137
|teams        =
* [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2020}}, {{mlby|2022}}–{{mlby|2023}})
* [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) ({{mlby|2023}})
* [Miami Marlins](/source/Miami_Marlins) ({{mlby|2024}})
* [LG Twins](/source/LG_Twins) ({{kboy|2025}}–present)
|highlights   =
* [Korean Series](/source/Korean_Series) champion ({{kboy|2025}})
}}
'''Yonny Enrique Chirinos Mejias''' (born December 26, 1993) is a Venezuelan professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher) for the [LG Twins](/source/LG_Twins) of the [KBO League](/source/KBO_League). He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays), [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves), and [Miami Marlins](/source/Miami_Marlins).

==Career==
===Tampa Bay Rays===
====Minor leagues====
Chirinos signed with the [Tampa Bay Rays](/source/Tampa_Bay_Rays) for $10,000 as an international [free agent](/source/free_agent) from Venezuela on June 29, 2012.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Long |first1=A. Stacy |title=Left behind from Rays' spring training |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/biscuitcrumbs/2015/04/06/left-behind-from-rays-spring-training/25364855/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Montgomery Advertiser |date=April 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Cooper |first1=J. J. |title=New Rays Rising: How Tampa Bay Returned To Its Roots |url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/new-rays-rising-how-reconnecting-with-the-past-propels-tampa-bays-future/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Baseball America |date=April 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.minorleagueball.com/2018/4/5/17200442/tampa-bay-rays-rookie-yonny-chirinos-scouting-report|title=A look at Tampa Bay Rays rookie Yonny Chirinos|work=Minor League Ball|access-date=2018-08-04}}</ref> He made his professional debut in 2013 with the [Venezuelan Summer League Rays](/source/Venezuelan_Summer_League_Rays) and spent the whole season there, pitching to a 3–3 record and 3.27 ERA in 13 games (12 starts). In 2014, he played for the [Princeton Rays](/source/Princeton_Rays) where he compiled a 3–0 record and 2.09 ERA in 14 games, and in 2015, he pitched for the [Charlotte Stone Crabs](/source/Charlotte_Stone_Crabs), [Hudson Valley Renegades](/source/Hudson_Valley_Renegades), and [Bowling Green Hot Rods](/source/Bowling_Green_Hot_Rods), collecting a combined 5–5 record, 1.82 ERA, and 1.02 WHIP in 15 games (13 starts). Chirinos spent 2016 with Bowling Green, Charlotte, and the [Montgomery Biscuits](/source/Montgomery_Biscuits), pitching to a 12–4 record and 3.36 ERA in 29 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=630023#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Yonny Chirinos Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=March 29, 2018}}</ref> In 2017, Chirinos played for Montgomery and the [Durham Bulls](/source/Durham_Bulls).<ref>{{cite web|last=Pope |first=Jonas |url=http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/mlb/article150444812.html |title=Durham hurler pitches shutout in win over Toledo &#124; News & Observer |publisher=Newsobserver.com |date=May 13, 2017 |access-date=November 26, 2017}}</ref> He went 13–5 with a 2.73 ERA and 141 [strikeouts](/source/strikeouts) and was named the Rays minor league pitcher of the year.<ref name="foxsports1">{{cite web|author=Tampa Bay Rays press release |url=https://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/tampa-bay-rays-minor-league-awards-092917 |title=Jesus Sanchez, Yonny Chirinos tabbed as Rays' top minor league performers |work=FOX Sports |date=September 29, 2017 |access-date=November 26, 2017}}</ref> On November 20, 2017, the Rays added Chirinos to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) to protect him from the [Rule 5 draft](/source/Rule_5_draft).<ref>{{cite web|last=Chastain |first=Bill |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/brent-honeywell-jake-bauers-on-rays-roster-c262244548 |title=Brent Honeywell, Jake Bauers on Rays' roster &#124; MLB.com |publisher=MLB.com |date=January 20, 2016 |access-date=November 26, 2017}}</ref>

====Major leagues====
On March 25, 2018, the Rays announced that Chirinos had made the [Opening Day](/source/Opening_Day) roster.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=Rays to drop Hudson, Jennings; put Chirinos, Kittredge and Yarbrough on team |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/03/25/rays-to-drop-hudson-jennings-put-chirinos-kittredge-and-yarbrough-on-team/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=March 25, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Mooney |first1=Roger |title=Rays' Chirinos makes case for bullpen job; Wong has big game |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/03/14/rays-chirinos-makes-case-for-bullpen-job-wong-has-big-game/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> Chirinos made his opening debut in a long relief role against the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) on April 1.<ref>{{cite news |title=Velazquez, Red Sox take 3 of 4 from the Rays with 2-1 win |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/380401130 |access-date=July 25, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=April 1, 2018}}</ref> He worked four scoreless innings while allowing just one hit.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mooney |first1=Roger |title=Rays journal: Chirinos impressive in debut |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/04/01/rays-journal-chirinos-impressive-in-debut/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=April 1, 2018}}</ref> Chirinos set a franchise record by pitching his first {{frac|14|2|3}} innings without allowing an earned run.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/04/17/its-yonny-chirinos-day-for-rays/|title=It's Yonny Chirinos day for Rays|date=April 17, 2018|access-date=2018-04-18}}</ref> On May 1, Chirinos was placed on the [10-day disabled list](/source/Disabled_list) with a right forearm strain.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=Rays put Yonny Chirinos on DL with forearm strain |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/05/01/rays-put-yonny-chirinos-on-dl-with-forearm-strain/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=May 1, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Boyd, Tigers edge Tampa Bay 2-1 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/380501106 |access-date=July 25, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=May 1, 2018}}</ref> He was activated from the [10-day disabled list](/source/disabled_list) on June 4 but was optioned to [Triple-A](/source/Triple-A_(baseball)) [Durham](/source/Durham_Bulls). On July 24, the Rays recalled Chirinos to start against the [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=Rays calling up RHP Yonny Chirinos for Tuesday start |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/07/23/rays-calling-up-rhp-yonny-chirinos-for-tuesday-start/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=July 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=For starters: Rays vs. Yankees, looking for a six-pack of W's |url=https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/rays/2018/07/24/for-starters-rays-vs-yankees-looking-for-a-six-pack-of-ws/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=July 24, 2018}}</ref> In his return, Chirinos pitched 6{{frac|2|3}} innings, allowing three runs on six hits.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tanaka's 3-hitter, Romine's 2 RBIs lead Yanks over Rays 4-0 |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/380724130 |access-date=July 25, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=July 24, 2018}}</ref> He won for the first time in his major league career on August 9.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Toribo |first1=Juan |title=Keeping the faith: Yonny Chirinos thankful as he picks up his first win |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/466778/2018/08/10/keeping-the-faith-yonny-chirinos-thankful-as-he-picks-up-his-first-win/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=The Athletic |date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> In 18 games, 7 starts, he finished 5–5 in {{frac|89|2|3}} innings. The following season, Chirinos split time between the bullpen and the rotation, appearing in 26 games (18 starts). He finished with a 9–5 record in {{frac|133|1|3}} innings.

On August 21, 2020, it was announced that Chirinos would require [Tommy John surgery](/source/Tommy_John_surgery) for an elbow injury, ruling him out for the rest of the 2020 season and likely most of 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Axisa |first1=Mike |title=First-place Rays lose another key pitcher as Yonny Chirinos needs Tommy John surgery |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/first-place-rays-lose-another-key-pitcher-as-yonny-chirinos-needs-tommy-john-surgery/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=CBS Sports |date=August 21, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rays' Yonny Chirinos to have Tommy John surgery |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29712736/rays-yonny-chirinos-tommy-john-surgery |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=ESPN.com |date=August 21, 2020}}</ref> On August 25, 2020, he underwent the procedure. On February 22, 2021, Chirinos was placed on the 60-day injured list as he continued to recover from the surgery.<ref>{{cite news |title=Archer Eager to Re-Establish Himself with AL Champion Rays |url=https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2021/02/22/chris-archer-right-hander-tampa-bay-rays-pittsburgh-pirates |access-date=July 25, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Bay News 9 |date=February 22, 2021}}</ref>

On March 22, 2022, Chirinos signed a $1.175 million contract with the Rays, avoiding salary arbitration.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |last2=Romano |first2=John |title=Rays settle with all 13 arbitration-eligible players |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2022/03/22/rays-settle-with-all-13-arbitration-eligible-players/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=March 22, 2022}}</ref> Chirinos returned from Tommy John late in the season,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=With Drew Rasmussen out, Rays summon Yonny Chirinos (remember him?) |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2022/09/06/with-drew-rasmussen-on-paternity-list-rays-summon-yonny-chirinos/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=September 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=Yonny Chirinos gets win as Rays sweep Red Sox |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2022/09/07/yonny-chirinos-gets-win-as-rays-sweep-red-sox/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=September 7, 2022}}</ref> and logged two scoreless appearances for the Rays, striking out 6 in 7.0 innings pitched. Chirinos was optioned to the Triple-A [Durham Bulls](/source/Durham_Bulls) to begin the 2023 season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bulls Announce 2023 Opening Day Roster |url=https://www.milb.com/news/bulls-announce-2023-opening-day-roster |access-date=July 25, 2023 |publisher=MILB.com |date=March 31, 2023}}</ref> In 15 appearances (4 starts) for Tampa Bay, he logged a 4–4 record and 4.02 ERA with 31 strikeouts in {{fraction|62|2|3}} innings pitched. On July 17, 2023, Chirinos was [designated for assignment](/source/designated_for_assignment) by the Rays.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Topkin |first1=Marc |title=Rays say a tough goodbye to pitcher Yonny Chirinos |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2023/07/17/yonny-chirinos-dfa-rays-pitching/ |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=July 17, 2023}}</ref>

===Atlanta Braves===
On July 23, 2023, Chirinos was claimed off waivers by the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves).<ref>{{cite news |title=Braves acquire RHP Yonny Chirinos off waivers from Rays |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38060258/braves-acquire-yonny-chirinos-waivers-rays-option-michael-soroka |access-date=July 25, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=July 23, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Toscano |first1=Justin |title=Braves option Michael Soroka to Triple A, claim Yonny Chirinos off waivers |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-option-michael-soroka-to-triple-a-claim-yonny-chirinos-off-waivers/2OBDY2HD6NAWDKRVBO7E2AH764/ |access-date=July 25, 2023 |work=Atlanta Journal Constitution |date=July 23, 2023}}</ref> He made his Braves debut five days later, pitching {{frac|3|2|3}} innings in a no-decision.<ref>{{cite news |title=Albies, Riley, Ozuna power the Braves to a 10-7 victory over the Brewers |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401472569 |access-date=July 29, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=July 28, 2023}}</ref> Chirinos struggled to a 9.27 ERA across 5 starts for the Braves before he was placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation on August 21.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Braves' Yonny Chirinos: Placed on IL with elbow injury|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-yonny-chirinos-placed-on-il-with-elbow-injury/|access-date=September 12, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=August 21, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on September 5, ending his season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Atlanta Braves claim Andrew Velazquez off of waivers; Yonny Chirinos' season is over|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/transactions/atlanta-braves-claim-andrew-velazquez-off-of-waivers|access-date=September 5, 2023|website=si.com|date=September 5, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He was designated for assignment by the Braves on November 14, following the waiver claim of [Penn Murfee](/source/Penn_Murfee).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Polishuk |first=Mark |date=November 14, 2023 |title=Braves Claim Penn Murfee, Designate Yonny Chirinos |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/11/braves-claim-penn-murfee-designate-yonny-chirinos.html |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> He was non-tendered and became a free agent on November 17.

=== Miami Marlins ===
On February 13, 2024, Chirinos agreed to a minor league deal with the [Miami Marlins](/source/Miami_Marlins).<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 13, 2024 |title=Marlins, Yonny Chirinos Agree To Minor League Deal |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/02/marlins-yonny-chirinos-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> In 12 starts for the Triple–A [Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp](/source/Jacksonville_Jumbo_Shrimp), he compiled a 6–4 record and 3.00 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 66 innings pitched. On June 19, the Marlins selected Chirinos' contract, adding him to their active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins Designate Kent Emanuel For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/marlins-designate-kent-emanuel-for-assignment.html|access-date=June 19, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> In 6 starts for Miami, he struggled to a 6.30 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 30 innings of work. Chirinos was designated for assignment by the Marlins on July 23.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morgenstern |first=Leo |date=July 23, 2024 |title=Marlins Designate Yonny Chirinos For Assignment |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/marlins-designate-yonny-chirinos-for-assignment.html |access-date=2025-11-26 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}</ref> He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Jacksonville on July 25.<ref>{{cite web | title=Marlins' Yonny Chirinos: Outrighted to Triple-A | website=CBS Sports | date=2024-07-26 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-yonny-chirinos-outrighted-to-triple-a/ | access-date=2025-10-31}}</ref> Chirinos elected free agency on October 4.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2024 |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-10-04 |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=MiLB.com |language=en}}</ref>

===LG Twins===
On November 27, 2024, Chirinos signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the [LG Twins](/source/LG_Twins) of the [KBO League](/source/KBO_League).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241127006200315?section=news|title=Twins sign ex-MLB pitcher Chirinos
|author=Jee-ho, Yoo|publisher=[Yonhap News Agency](/source/Yonhap_News_Agency)|date=November 27, 2024|access-date=November 27, 2024 |language=}}</ref> He made 30 starts for the Twins in 2025, posting a 13-6 record and 3.31 ERA with 137 strikeouts over 177 innings of work. With the Twins, Chirinos won the [2025 Korean Series](/source/2025_Korean_Series).<ref>{{Cite web|title=LG Twins Secure Fourth Integrated Championship With Ironclad Defense|url=https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2025/11/03/HH6XGUXCIJERPJEE4IHO3OVGZE/|access-date=November 7, 2025|website=chosun.com|language=en}}</ref>

On December 6, 2025, Chirinos re-signed with the Twins on a one-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KBO League’s LG Twins Re-Sign Yonny Chirinos, Austin Dean|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/12/kbo-leagues-lg-twins-re-sign-yonny-chirinos-austin-dean.html|access-date=December 6, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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